https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2019 en-us http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17104 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17104-paints-and-coatings-for-fall-2024 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16191 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16191-new-paints-and-coatings-for-spring-2023 For residential and commercial buildings, these coatings enhance durability.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14144 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14144-new-paints-finishes-for-summer-2019 1907-Products-01-Spartacote.jpg Spartacote Flex XPL This resinous floor coating is engineered to remain malleable for up to 25 minutes to facilitate smooth applications on concrete floors, whether in residential and retail interiors or in raw industrial space such as a garage, where a tough surface is required. Resistant to chemicals, abrasions and UV rays, Spartacote Flex XPL also sets in less than three hours for foot traffic and in 24 hours for use by vehicles. laticrete.com Premium Quick Dry Oil Base Wood Finish Behr’s latest formula for waterproofing wood decks is said to be effective with a single coat and has a faster-than-average drying time of one hour, which could significantly reduce labor costs. Designers can select one of five shades: Clear, Cedar Naturaltone, Redwood, Chocolate, and Cordovan Brown. behr.com TPO Fleece Back FR A new roof membrane from Mule-Hide Products provides Class A fire protection, even if it isn’t combined with other fire-resistant underlayments such as barrier boards and slip sheets. TPO Fleece Back FR comes with reinforcing fleece to prevent punctures and with the manufacturer’s Weathering Package, which includes heat-, sun-, and ozone-resistant agents. It also contains no chlorine or VOCs. mulehide.com Supreme High Build Among the latest interior latex paints from Sherwin-Williams, the company’s Supreme High Build is formulated to provide better than average spray-coat applications, enabling contractors to cover large areas more evenly and in less time. Said to offer improved washability and hide mistakes, the latex is available in eggshell and semigloss finishes, as well as flat, recommended to camouflage minor flaws. sherwin-williams.com NeverFade Facade Restoration Coatings These low-VOC water-based topcoats for metal facades are enhanced by a special resin, Kynar Aquatec, to protect a building’s skin from rust, fading, staining, and fungal growth, among other forms of weathering. The NeverFade system is available in custom colors as well as metallic sheens, and comes with a 15-year warranty from the manufacturer, APV Engineered Coatings, against fading. apvcoatings.com taraskaj@bnpmedia.com (Julie Taraska) New architectural products and interior finishes by NLXL, Architectural Systems, Formica, Hartman&Forbes, and Versa Wallcovering.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12200 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12200-february-2017-product-briefs-new-wall-coverings-and-surfacing-products Bijou Part of the Geometric Expressionism line, these decorative oak surfaces come in three designs, three wood colors, and four lacquered options (Jewel in White Lacquer, pictured). Standard and custom panel sizes are available, as are edge-banding and matching veneers. archsystems.com Supermarket Paola Navone’s homage to the corner grocery store offers tidy rows of canned tomatoes, chocolate bars, and boxes of pasta; the pattern does not repeat over the length of each 19" x 394" roll. ASTM fire-rated, the colorfast covering features a paper top layer and nonwoven backing free of PVC, solvents, and formaldehyde. usa.nlxl.com Writable Surfaces Formica’s latest collection of high-pressure laminate allows users to see the writing on the wall—and then erase it. The stain-resistant 8' sheets are available in two chalkboard and four markerboard designs (ColorBook, shown) that can be placed on horizontal and vertical surfaces. formica.com Cape Handwoven from fibers harvested from the stems of water lilies, the sustainable, sand-colored Cape possesses a subtle, unexpected shimmer. The Class A fire-resistant material arrives in rolls 43" wide and may be ordered in 3-yard increments. It also can contribute to LEED certification. hartmannforbes.com Pixel Inspired by early video gaming, Pixel features layered blocks and lines embossed over a shimmering metallic field. The low-VOC Type II wall covering has an Osnaburg backing and can be recycled. It is NSF/ANSI 342–certified and comes in 15 gradated colors. versawallcovering.com While the formulation of high-performance paint is a technical process, the craft of forecasting that paint's color is an unscientific one, say color experts.

]]> 1211-art-of-color-forecasting.asp Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:30:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7092-the-mysterious-art-of-color-forecasting Current forecasts from paint manufacturers include the Sweet Jazz palette from Behr Paints' 2013 forecast, shown above in a bathroom setting with Bee's Knees and Jazzy Jade dollops. The Mysterious Art of Color ForecastingCurrent forecasts from paint manufacturers include the Sweet Jazz palette from Behr Paints' 2013 forecast, shown above in a bathroom setting with Bee's Knees and Jazzy Jade dollops. Influences of an election year could be seen in the Modern palette from PPG Pittsburgh Paints' 2013'2014 forecast, which includes a bright blue and a red. The Mysterious Art of Color ForecastingInfluences of an election year could be seen in the Modern palette from PPG Pittsburgh Paints' 2013'2014 forecast, which includes a bright blue and a red. Influences of an election year could be seen in the Modern palette from PPG Pittsburgh Paints' 2013'2014 forecast, which includes a bright blue and a red. The Mysterious Art of Color ForecastingInfluences of an election year could be seen in the Modern palette from PPG Pittsburgh Paints' 2013'2014 forecast, which includes a bright blue and a red. The neutral and earthy colors in the Yolo Colorhouse Fall 2012 palette are intended to be nostalgic and current at the same time, like a photo from the popular Instagram app. The Mysterious Art of Color ForecastingThe neutral and earthy colors in the Yolo Colorhouse Fall 2012 palette are intended to be nostalgic and current at the same time, like a photo from the popular Instagram app.